When you're buying singles, the last thing you want is that nagging feeling you're overpaying just because a store decided to add a cheeky markup. We decided to ditch the arbitrary numbers completely in favour of pure pricing transparency. We calculate our prices by tracking the rolling UK market average and guaranteeing we price at or below 95% of that figure. Here's exactly how that works.
Breaking Down the Formula
We believe that local card prices shouldn't be arbitrary or based on panic spikes. Our automated systems track active listings and completed sales across secondary platforms (like Cardmarket, eBay, and major UK store sites) to establish a true UK Market Average.
Once the average is established, we apply our ceiling:
Glitch Price <= UK Market Average * 0.95
This ensures you are always getting a fair deal. We'd rather keep margins thin and maintain long-term relationships with local players than exploit short-term inventory shortages.
Our Pricing Rules:
- Benching the Market: We update our benchmark prices daily.
- No Hype Markups: If a card spikes 300% overnight due to buyout hypes, we freeze our listings until the market settles to prevent scalping.
- Pessimistic Grade Discounts: If a card drops below Near Mint during warehouse inspections, we instantly apply standard condition markdowns.